WINE WORK & PASSION EPISODE 36 - Jean Cox, Instructor

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WINE WORK & PASSION EPISODE 36 - Jean Cox, Instructor

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is how to become a wine educator. So, In an effort to answer this burning question, I recruited my good friend, and co-worker, Jean Cox. Jean is a long-standing wine instructor at the NVWA and wears a few other hats as well. She’ll give us a peek behind the curtain into the life of a wine educator and provide great advice and direction for those who want to follow in her footsteps. If becoming a wine educator is how you want to make a career out of your passion for wine, then this is the episode for you!

 

  

 

 

 

 

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WSET Certified Educator, Instructor

Karen Wetzel

Karen Wetzel is a highly regarded, experienced Wine & Spirits Industry professional and a well-credentialed Wine & Spirits Educator. With over 30 years in the industry, she has experience in most every aspect of the distribution and supply chain and her expertise can help you jump start or advance your career. Starting as a sales rep, Karen has held key positions within the distribution and supplier network including Category Manager, National Accounts Manager, Director of Sales and Director of Wine Education. She has helped countless others advance their careers through mentorships and best-in-class sales training courses. She has also developed wine & spirits education programs for employees, distributors and restaurant/retail trade partners with the goal of helping them thrive in our industry. Karen is a WSET Certified Educator, has her WSET Level 3 in Wine & Spirits and WSET Level 2 in Spirits and holds expert certifications for Napa Valley, Rioja and American wines from the Napa Valley Wine Academy. Today, Karen teaches at the Napa Valley Wine Academy. She also develops career development content and coaches Wine & Spirits Industry Professionals.